Definition

A person who creates or designs something new, especially a device or process that has not existed before.

Example

Thomas Edison was a famous inventor who created the light bulb.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what it takes to be an inventor?

Yeah, it seems like a really creative job to have.

I read that many inventors start with just a simple idea.

Absolutely! It's amazing how one idea can change everything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inventer → It comes from Old French 'inventer' (meaning to discover or devise), which is derived from Latin 'invenire' (meaning to come upon or find). The word 'inventer' means to create or devise something new, often through imagination or ingenuity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'coming upon' or 'finding' something new — that's why 'inventer' means to create or devise something original.

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